Molex MX-DaSH Wire-to-Wire Connector System
The MX-DaSH (Molex Data-Signal Hybrid) Connector System reduces weight, size and cost requirements; simplifies assembly operations; and supports zonal architecture by combining power circuits, ground circuits and high-speed data connections into one connector that can replace multiple traditional connectors in vehicle applications.
Product Overview
Markets & Applications
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Design Optimization
FAQ
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Markets & Applications
Automotive
• Autonomous driving modules • Computing modules • Camera systems • Gateway/switch modules • GPS devices • High-resolution displays (4K displays) • High-speed cable networking • Sensor-device connectivity • Surround-view cameras • LiDAR devices
Product Overview
Markets & Applications
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Design Optimization
FAQ
Commercial Vehicle
• Infotainment devices • GPS devices
Advantages & Features
Optimizes wiring harness by combining multiple connectors into one connector
Product Overview
Key Specifications
Markets & Applications
Delivers reliable operation in harsh conditions through the available T2/V1/S3-rated sealing and the mat seal
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Ensures secure mating and reliable
connectivity
Design Optimization
FAQ
Eases implementation and
incorporation into designs
Prevents mis-mating and minimizes
assembly errors
Learn More
FAQs
What is the validation standard used for MX-DaSH?
Product Overview
What are the high-speed cable types used in the MX-DaSH connectors?
Markets & Applications
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Are MX-DaSH wire-to-board headers available?
Design Optimization
FAQ
Learn More
Solving Industry Challenges
Learn More
Industry Challenge
Industry Solution
MX-DaSH eliminates the need for stand alone single-circuit connections and combines this high-speed connection with traditional power and signal circuits.
Growing use of driver assist and high-speed systems is increasing demand for single-circuit data connections.
AnticipatedResult
Industry Need
Small package size
Product Overview
Markets & Applications
Combining data, power, and signal in one system cuts extra connections and lowers overall electrical system costs.
AnticipatedResult
Most high-speed data connections today use single-circuit connectors integrated with power and signal lines.
Low-cost solution
to high-speed data
connections
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Molex has developed a solution that meets zonal architecture requirements. The MX-DaSH system is designed for compact connectivity to an electronic control unit (ECU)/computer.
AnticipatedResult
As vehicles adopt zonal architectures, engineers need compact connectivity solutions that handle multiple interfaces and functions.
Connectivity for
zonal architecture
Design Optimization
MX-DaSH wire-to-wire products feature industry-leading male blade stabilization and independent secondary locks to ensure that terminals mate properly.
AnticipatedResult
High reliability for
wire-to-wire
connection systems
New connector designs must include features that ensure consistent, reliable connections.
FAQ
The modular design of MX-DaSH wire-to board connectors offers several form factor options with interchangeable modules integrated inside the MX-DaSH header.
AnticipatedResult
Design changes strain engineering resources and reduce profitability, especially as wiring must evolve to meet growing functional and networking demands.
Design flexibility for
wire-to-board
connection systems
Design Optimization
MX-DaSH: A new approach to optimizing the vehicle wire harness for weight and cost savings
Click for Cost Savings
Product Overview
Markets & Applications
Next
Advantages & Features
MX-DaSH Design
Next
Current Design
Solving Industry Challenges
8 Connectors
2 Connectors
Design Optimization
FAQ
Design Optimization Example: Instrument panel
and main body harness
Learn More
The addition of these new connector features gives the design engineers greater confidence that these circuits will be properly mated 100% of the time, helping ensure reliable operation.
These modules allow engineers to future proof their architecture designs, enabling the header to meet changing networking requirements without having to change the form-factor/footprint on the ECU.
Instead of taking up precious design real estate by using multiple connectors, engineers can meet multiple connectivity needs within one compact connector.
Engineers are always tasked with cost reduction initiatives. By incorporating the MX-DaSH Connector System into their electrical designs, they can reduce costs and improve process efficiency.
The combination of power, signal and high speed circuits in one connector will give electrical system engineers greater flexibility when designing new wiring systems.
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Molex MX-DaSH Wire-to-Wire Connector System
The MX-DaSH (Molex Data-Signal Hybrid) Connector System reduces weight, size and cost requirements; simplifies assembly operations; and supports zonal architecture by combining power circuits, ground circuits and high-speed data connections into one connector that can replace multiple traditional connectors in vehicle applications.
Product Overview
Markets & Applications
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Design Optimization
FAQ
Learn More
Learn More
Markets & Applications
Automotive
• Autonomous driving modules • Computing modules • Camera systems • Gateway/switch modules • GPS devices • High-resolution displays (4K displays) • High-speed cable networking • Sensor-device connectivity • Surround-view cameras • LiDAR devices
Product Overview
Markets & Applications
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Design Optimization
FAQ
Commercial Vehicle
• Infotainment devices • GPS devices
Advantages & Features
Optimizes wiring harness by combining multiple connectors into one connector
Product Overview
Key Specifications
Markets & Applications
Delivers reliable operation in harsh conditions through the available T2/V1/S3-rated sealing and the mat seal
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Ensures secure mating and reliable connectivity
Design Optimization
FAQ
Eases implementation and incorporation into designs
Prevents mis-mating and minimizes assembly errors
Learn More
FAQs
What is the validation standard used for MX-DaSH?
Product Overview
What are the high-speed cable types used in the MX-DaSH connectors?
Markets & Applications
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Are MX-DaSH wire-to-board headers available?
Design Optimization
FAQ
Learn More
Solving Industry Challenges
Learn More
Industry Challenge
Industry Solution
MX-DaSH eliminates the need for stand alone single-circuit connections and combines this high-speed connection with traditional power and signal circuits.
Growing use of driver assist and high-speed systems is increasing demand for single-circuit data connections.
AnticipatedResult
Industry Need
Small package size
Product Overview
Markets & Applications
Combining data, power, and signal in one system cuts extra connections and lowers overall electrical system costs.
AnticipatedResult
Most high-speed data connections today use single-circuit connectors integrated with power and signal lines.
Low-cost solution to high-speed data connections
Advantages & Features
Solving Industry Challenges
Molex has developed a solution that meets zonal architecture requirements. The MX-DaSH system is designed for compact connectivity to an electronic control unit (ECU)/computer.
AnticipatedResult
As vehicles adopt zonal architectures, engineers need compact connectivity solutions that handle multiple interfaces and functions.
Connectivity for zonal architecture
Design Optimization
MX-DaSH wire-to-wire products feature industry-leading male blade stabilization and independent secondary locks to ensure that terminals mate properly.
AnticipatedResult
High reliability for wire-to-wire connection systems
New connector designs must include features that ensure consistent, reliable connections.
FAQ
The modular design of MX-DaSH wire-to board connectors offers several form factor options with interchangeable modules integrated inside the MX-DaSH header.
AnticipatedResult
Design changes strain engineering resources and reduce profitability, especially as wiring must evolve to meet growing functional and networking demands.
Design flexibility for wire-to-board connection systems
Design Optimization
MX-DaSH: A new approach to optimizing the vehicle wire harness for weight and cost savings
Click for Cost Savings
Product Overview
Markets & Applications
Next
Advantages & Features
MX-DaSH Design
Next
Current Design
Solving Industry Challenges
8 Connectors
2 Connectors
Design Optimization
FAQ
Design Optimization Example: Instrument panel and main body harness
Learn More
The addition of these new connector features gives the design engineers greater confidence that these circuits will be properly mated 100% of the time, helping ensure reliable operation.
These modules allow engineers to future proof their architecture designs, enabling the header to meet changing networking requirements without having to change the form-factor/footprint on the ECU.
Instead of taking up precious design real estate by using multiple connectors, engineers can meet multiple connectivity needs within one compact connector.
Engineers are always tasked with cost reduction initiatives. By incorporating the MX-DaSH Connector System into their electrical designs, they can reduce costs and improve process efficiency.
The combination of power, signal and high speed circuits in one connector will give electrical system engineers greater flexibility when designing new wiring systems.